Road Safety

Second-Hand Seats

It is strongly recommended to avoid purchasing a second-hand car seat, unless you are well aware of its history.

Check for the following before using a second-hand seat:

• The car seat has not passed its expiry date. If it is not indicated on the seat, check Transport Canada's Web site;
• The Transport Canada compliance label is still on the seat;
• The manufacturer's instructions are included;
• The seat has never been in an accident;
• CAA-Québec can confirm that the seat has never been recalled by the manufacturer;
• All of the parts are present and intact (harness, locking clip, chest clip, tether strap, tether anchor and padding).

If a car seat does not meet even one of these criteria, you should not use it.